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Please help....Evidence of a bonafide marriage in I-130

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braveheart97xxx   7

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Hi everyone, i am new here in visajourney and would really appreciate any help from members ....

My situation:

I-94 expired last May 10, 2014 from a B1/B2 visa, - then got married to US citizen last May 24, 2014 and about to file for I-130, I-485 package... ;)

Question:

On the part where you have to show evidence of a bonafide marriage, did anyone here include pictures of the wedding, honeymoon etc.... as attachment? or do we need these pictures on hand during the interview phase?

i would appreciate any comments, suggestions or any questions from member please ......

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May 24 2014 - Got Married in Florida

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Preparing paperworks AOS from B2 (visitor)


July 18 2014 received mail according to USPS

July 24 2014 - email notification package received signed J chyba .. ;)

July 30 2014 - Received NOA's by mail

August 11 2014 - Received I-797C (Biometric appointment scheduled for August 22, 2014)

August 12 2014 - Walk-in Biometrics successful (Orlando Office)

August 14 2014 - Requested USCIS hotline to expedite EAD

August 18 2014 - Received email from USCIS to submit pertinent document to support expedite EAD

August 20 2014 - Submitted "Job offer letter" via fax

August 25 2014 - I-765 EAD moved to "Production Status " and will be mailed within 30 days

September 5, 2014 - Advance Parole and EAD combo card received in mail

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April 07 , 2015 - USCIS Interview date

April 08,2015 - Received emai " Card production , green card on the way " - I-130 approved .;)

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braveheart97xxx   7

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B1/- B2 visa - visitors/ business


May 24 2014 - Got Married in Florida

____________________________________

Preparing paperworks AOS from B2 (visitor)


July 18 2014 received mail according to USPS

July 24 2014 - email notification package received signed J chyba .. ;)

July 30 2014 - Received NOA's by mail

August 11 2014 - Received I-797C (Biometric appointment scheduled for August 22, 2014)

August 12 2014 - Walk-in Biometrics successful (Orlando Office)

August 14 2014 - Requested USCIS hotline to expedite EAD

August 18 2014 - Received email from USCIS to submit pertinent document to support expedite EAD

August 20 2014 - Submitted "Job offer letter" via fax

August 25 2014 - I-765 EAD moved to "Production Status " and will be mailed within 30 days

September 5, 2014 - Advance Parole and EAD combo card received in mail

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April 07 , 2015 - USCIS Interview date

April 08,2015 - Received emai " Card production , green card on the way " - I-130 approved .;)

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Rafael+Felicia   9

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If you come in with visitors visa... There is a probability that they will think your marriage is not real. Cos your intention on coming to the US is for business and pleasure, not to meet someone and marry. Even when the love is real btw you two, but coming in with a B1/B2 visa is always a red flag. My opinion

My opinion is not to get you angry, if it suit you, good, if it does not... Look away!!!!

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braveheart97xxx   7

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So what is the best thing to do then at this stage?


May 24 2014 - Got Married in Florida

____________________________________

Preparing paperworks AOS from B2 (visitor)


July 18 2014 received mail according to USPS

July 24 2014 - email notification package received signed J chyba .. ;)

July 30 2014 - Received NOA's by mail

August 11 2014 - Received I-797C (Biometric appointment scheduled for August 22, 2014)

August 12 2014 - Walk-in Biometrics successful (Orlando Office)

August 14 2014 - Requested USCIS hotline to expedite EAD

August 18 2014 - Received email from USCIS to submit pertinent document to support expedite EAD

August 20 2014 - Submitted "Job offer letter" via fax

August 25 2014 - I-765 EAD moved to "Production Status " and will be mailed within 30 days

September 5, 2014 - Advance Parole and EAD combo card received in mail

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April 07 , 2015 - USCIS Interview date

April 08,2015 - Received emai " Card production , green card on the way " - I-130 approved .;)

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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If you come in with visitors visa... There is a probability that they will think your marriage is not real. Cos your intention on coming to the US is for business and pleasure, not to meet someone and marry. Even when the love is real btw you two, but coming in with a B1/B2 visa is always a red flag. My opinion

This is not true. No need to spread rumors based on misinformation.

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AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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braveheart97xxx   7

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Additional information regarding background:

- entered US last May 11, 2013....- then applied for extension of I-94 last November- approved for another 6 months - so extension expired last May , 2014.

- Met my wife last September while on vacation , became a couple last december 2013, then got married last 24 May 2014(last month)....

Edited by braveheart97xxx

May 24 2014 - Got Married in Florida

____________________________________

Preparing paperworks AOS from B2 (visitor)


July 18 2014 received mail according to USPS

July 24 2014 - email notification package received signed J chyba .. ;)

July 30 2014 - Received NOA's by mail

August 11 2014 - Received I-797C (Biometric appointment scheduled for August 22, 2014)

August 12 2014 - Walk-in Biometrics successful (Orlando Office)

August 14 2014 - Requested USCIS hotline to expedite EAD

August 18 2014 - Received email from USCIS to submit pertinent document to support expedite EAD

August 20 2014 - Submitted "Job offer letter" via fax

August 25 2014 - I-765 EAD moved to "Production Status " and will be mailed within 30 days

September 5, 2014 - Advance Parole and EAD combo card received in mail

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April 07 , 2015 - USCIS Interview date

April 08,2015 - Received emai " Card production , green card on the way " - I-130 approved .;)

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christeen   966

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Don't worry about the doubters and the misinformed ... You can AOS from a tourist visa, it is very common and done all the time... Yes, you can include photos and supplemental info regarding your relationship ... Good luck...

10/14/2000 - Met Aboard a Cruise ship

06/14/2003 - Married Savona Italy

I-130

03/21/2009 - I-130 Mailed to Chicago lockbox

11-30-09: GOT GREEN CARD in mail!!!!!!

Citizenship Process;

1/11/2013: Mailed N400 to Dallas Texas

3/11/2013: interview.. Approved

4/4/2013. : Oath! Now a U.S. citizen!

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braveheart97xxx   7

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Thank you very much to all who gave their two cents (information) ... it really is a big help ... even the doubters can be of much help too...;)

anymore comments ? suggestions on what to do best?


May 24 2014 - Got Married in Florida

____________________________________

Preparing paperworks AOS from B2 (visitor)


July 18 2014 received mail according to USPS

July 24 2014 - email notification package received signed J chyba .. ;)

July 30 2014 - Received NOA's by mail

August 11 2014 - Received I-797C (Biometric appointment scheduled for August 22, 2014)

August 12 2014 - Walk-in Biometrics successful (Orlando Office)

August 14 2014 - Requested USCIS hotline to expedite EAD

August 18 2014 - Received email from USCIS to submit pertinent document to support expedite EAD

August 20 2014 - Submitted "Job offer letter" via fax

August 25 2014 - I-765 EAD moved to "Production Status " and will be mailed within 30 days

September 5, 2014 - Advance Parole and EAD combo card received in mail

----

April 07 , 2015 - USCIS Interview date

April 08,2015 - Received emai " Card production , green card on the way " - I-130 approved .;)

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Rafael+Felicia   9

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I'm not doubting your relationship, neither do I have anything against your filing AOS, just said what I have read on this forum couples of time, maybe it's misinformation, but I never doubt anyone relationship. Good luck my friend

Edited by Mr. Omogbai

My opinion is not to get you angry, if it suit you, good, if it does not... Look away!!!!

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christeen   966

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Not misinformation, but perhaps misinterpretation of the information on other couples...

10/14/2000 - Met Aboard a Cruise ship

06/14/2003 - Married Savona Italy

I-130

03/21/2009 - I-130 Mailed to Chicago lockbox

11-30-09: GOT GREEN CARD in mail!!!!!!

Citizenship Process;

1/11/2013: Mailed N400 to Dallas Texas

3/11/2013: interview.. Approved

4/4/2013. : Oath! Now a U.S. citizen!

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Include any information that is listed for IR or Cr-1 couples. A joint lease, bank accounts and joint assets, life insurance policies with each other as beneficiaries, any other insurance, car title, utility bills and whatever evidence of financial co mingling. Pictures and evidence from trips together like receipts - whether you flew or drove or met family members. Evidence of purchases while in the same place on trips (credit card or bank statements). Pictures of you two in different places you have visited or hung out at - chats or texts or emails. Affidavits from people,who know both of you and the nature of your relationship. If possible meet each other's families (and take pics!)

Cover letter detailing your relationship highlighting important moments of the relationship progression. I can see why it could be a red flag that you married a USC near the expiration of your other visa - but if you have a genuine relationship you will be fine. Keep track of traveling you do together or other joint activities while the visa/adjustment of status is processing. If you do not already have those things together - do your best to co-mingle your lives and finances to whatever degree you can. Every little bit helps.

My husband and I got married shortly after we met and did not have a lot of the things suggested to show a bonafide relationship. We submitted pictures, affidavits, emails, joint bank account and showed that we were each other beneficiaries. That worked for us. And we just kept collecting more info along the way.... Ultimately they didn't need all then"extra" stuff we collected, but it made me feel better knowing we had our bases covered :)

Best wishes to you and congrats on the marriage! Keep your hope up, follow these guides and you will be just fine :)

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IR-1/CR-1 Visa : National Benefits Center NVC Received: 2014-01-08
Consulate : Montreal, Canada NVC Case Number: 2014-02-07
Marriage : 2013-02-22 Paid I-864 Bill: 2014-02-13
I-130 Sent : 2013-03-16 Sent I-864 Docs: 2014-02-14
I-130 NOA1 : 2013-03-20 Paid IV Bill: 2014-03-03
Trans. to NSC : 2013-11-05 Sent IV Docs: 2014-03-04
I-130 NOA2: 2013-12-16 Submitted DS-260: 2014-03-06

Case Complete 2014-03-21

Interview & APPROVED 2014-05-08

POE 2014-06-21

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If you come in with visitors visa... There is a probability that they will think your marriage is not real. Cos your intention on coming to the US is for business and pleasure, not to meet someone and marry. Even when the love is real btw you two, but coming in with a B1/B2 visa is always a red flag. My opinion

HE DIDNT ASK IF THEY WOULD THINK ITS REAL OR NOT...HE ASKED IF THEY SHOULD INCULD THE PICTURES OR NOT............

04/01/14 Sent AOS I-485 + I-130 + I-765 (day 1)

04/03/14 Package delivered at Chicago office (day 3)

04/09/14 Received 3 emails. Status: Accpt for I-485, Initial Review for I-130+I-765(day 9)

04/16/14 Hard Copies of NOA received + Biometric Appointment Letter for 05/07/14(16)

04/28/14 Successful walk-in for Biometrics Appointment jamaica Ave (28)

05/06/14 Notifications via text & e-mail: i-485 updated to "Testing and Interview (36)

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